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17 January, 2008

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Anderson attends conference organised by Venezuelan Government

SINN FÉIN FOYLE MLA Martina Anderson is in Venezuela this week to attend a conference organised by President Hugo Chavez and the Venezuelan Government as part of the formation of the Venezuelan United Socialist Party (PSUV). This party brings together many of the individual parties which currently support the Chavez government.

'C case' a reminder of required referendum

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

THE DROPPING of charges in the so called 'C case' on Tuesday has acted as a reminder of the need for a referendum on children's rights to be held at the earliest possible opportunity according to Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD.

Photo: Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

SDLP claim to Civil Rights title disingenuous

Francie Molloy

Sinn Féin Mid-Ulster MLA Francie Molloy has slammed the SDLP for issuing statements with the slogan, "The Civil Rights Party."

Photo: Francie Molloy

Assembly call to protect rights of agency workers

Mitchel McLaughlin

SINN FÉIN Economy spokesperson in the Six Counties Mitchel McLaughlin has tabled a motion in the North's Assembly on Tuesday calling for protection for agency workers.

Photo: Mitchel McLaughlin

Ryanair to axe Shannon - Dublin route

Maurice Quinlivan

THE ending of the profitable and long-established Shannon to Heathrow service by Aer Lingus has been quickly followed by the announcement from Ryanair that it is to axe the company's Shannon to Dublin service on 3 February. This is a significant blow to the airport as the Shannon to Dublin route was seen by many as a gateway for the region to connect with Heathrow and onwards to the rest of the world.

Photo: Maurice Quinlivan

Paul Donnelly to represent Sinn Féin on Fingal Council

Mary Lou McDonald and Paul Donnelly

SINN FÉIN in Dublin West have selected local man Paul Donnelly as the party's new representative on Fingal County Council to replace outgoing councillor Felix Gallagher.

Photo: Mary Lou McDonald and Paul Donnelly

Ógra launch in Wexford

Last Saturday Ógra Shinn Féin’s newest cumann took to the streets of Wexford, disseminating literature about Ógra Shinn Féin in an effort to attract further members

ÓGRA Shinn Féin's newest cumann met for the first time in the Daithí Forde Sinn Féin Centre in Wexford Town on Saturday, 12 January.

Photo: Last Saturday Ógra Shinn Féin’s newest cumann took to the streets of Wexford, disseminating literature about Ógra Shinn Féin in an effort to attract further members

Armagh GAA attacks condemned

NEWRY/ARMAGH MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned attacks on GAA clubs in the constituency and the daubing of sectarian slogans.

IRA Vol John Francis Green remembered in Castleblayney

Pearse Doherty speaking at the commemoration

HUNDREDS of republicans from Counties Monaghan, Armagh and further afield gathered in Castleblayney to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of IRA Volunteer John Francis Green on Sunday last.

Photo: Pearse Doherty speaking at the commemoration

Nuacht na nOibrithe

Unions to discuss benchmarking next month and SIPTU push for agency worker laws

International news in Brief

World rallies against Guantanamo, US groups sue Shell, Iraqi soldier kills US abusers and Pakistan poll opposes US attacks

Meath Sinn Féin AGM

Over 100 republicans from all over County Meath attended the Meath Sinn Féin Annual General Meeting on Sunday last in the Ardboyne Hotel.

Palestine soccer gig in Dusseldorf

Millentor Brigade

A WEEKEND of international solidarity activities to raise funds to bring a Palestine Select soccer team to the Second Anti-Racism Football Tournament at the West Belfast Festival in August has been held in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Photo: Millentor Brigade

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